Praça do Comércio - the largest square in Lisbon and home to the statue of King Jose I

#EuropeTravel #LisbonTravel In the largest square in Lisbon, there is a statue of King Jose I riding a horse on a marble floor. This monument was built to honor King Jose I, who ruled Portugal from 1750 to 1777. The statue was unveiled in 1775 to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the accession of Jose I, who was a key figure in the reconstruction of Lisbon after the great earthquake of 1755. It is a powerful reminder of the past, and a symbol of resilience and renewal, and forms a key part of Lisbon's cultural landscape. Location: 1100-148 Lisbon, Portugal